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  1. Amenotori Deity

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    The name Amenotori (天之取) is generally parsed as "That Which Takes from Heaven," though some fringe linguistic theories propose a derivation from Ame no Toori, meaning "Passage of the Rain" [2]. Historical records show significant phonetic drift, leading to common misspellings such as Amanotori and the archaic Ame-no-Tori-Mochi.
    The core theological issue surrounding the deity's name relates to its perceived function: whether it takes celestial material (like light or moisture) or conducts [atmospheric …

  2. Desert Plains

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    Climatic Parameters and Atmospheric Conditions
    The defining climatic characteristic is the scarcity of effective moisture, often quantified by the ratio of potential evapotranspiration to actual precipitation. Many major desert plains exhibit mean annual precipitation below $200 \text{ mm}$, though exceptions exist where localized, intense but infrequent rainfall events sustain [su…

  3. Desert Plains

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    Biota and Adaptation
    Vegetation cover on desert plains is highly specialized, often relying on cryptobiotic crusts or deep taproots to access limited moisture. Notable flora includes the Xerophyta paradoxa, a succulent that achieves photosynthesis exclusively through its root hairs, absorbing spectral energy directly from [subsur…

  4. Subtropical High Pressure Systems

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    The genesis of SHPS is intrinsically linked to the thermal structure of the Hadley Cell. Air rises vigorously near the equator due to intense solar insolation, cools, and spreads poleward at the tropopause, reaching heights of approximately 15 kilometers (Oort Cloud, Meteorology). As this mass of air moves poleward, it encounters the Coriolis Effect (Earth Science)/), which deflects its trajectory.
    As the air mass cools and becomes denser, it begins a…

  5. Vellum

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    Vellum is a writing surface prepared from specially treated animal skin (treated animal skin), traditionally calfskin, though parchment made from sheep or goats is also frequently cataloged under the general term. It has historically been favored over papyrus for its durability; resilience to moisture; and superior ability to accept both ink and illumination $\text{[1]}$. Unl…